Questions tagged [environmental]
The environmental tag has no usage guidance.
5
questions with no upvoted or accepted answers
2
votes
0answers
78 views
What if I don't recycle in SF?
What are the legal consequences to me if I, as a San Francisco resident, fail to throw a given recyclable item in the blue (recycle) bin, and instead throw it in the black (landfill) bin? Will there ...
2
votes
0answers
30 views
What code determines how much noise is dangerous to people?
This question pertains to NYC, but answers about how other jurisdictions define noise pollution could aid precedent or tracking down the appropriate office in New York.
Noise pollution in the city is ...
2
votes
2answers
133 views
In the US, what federal codes govern the operation of a shooting range?
I'm trying to understand what laws and codes give guidance for the operation of a shooting range.
I'm particularly interested in the laws regarding hazardous materials (lead from the backstop(s)).
...
1
vote
0answers
22 views
In the Hammond / Harney County land-use situation, what precedents does the BLM act on to restrict landowners?
I have read a number of accounts of the details involved, most of which resemble this one, and are biased against the BLM. I have yet to find information on what position the BLM took in changing the ...
0
votes
1answer
60 views
In the US, is there any law that governs the amount of pollution generated on private land?
I'm thinking about a scenario where one does car repairs, shoots in their backyard, and handles industrial materials. Even large amounts of paint. You are supposed to take these to a junkyard or ...
